An extinct starling species that was endemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, characterized by its distinctive crest and black-and-white plumage.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and can no longer be observed in the wild.
How to spot
N/A (Extinct)
When to spot
N/A (Extinct)
Where to spot
This species is extinct and can no longer be observed in the wild.
How to spot
N/A (Extinct)
When to spot
N/A (Extinct)
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Hoopoe Starling's appearance, with its upright crest, earned it its common name due to a superficial resemblance to the Hoopoe. It went extinct in the mid-19th century.
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